Overview
Real Estate / Title Attorney Jobs in Elizabethtown, KY at Bluegrass Land Title
Title: Real Estate / Title Attorney
Company: Bluegrass Land Title
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Kentucky Real Estate / Title Attorney
Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky (Office-based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About The Role
We are seeking a Kentucky-licensed attorney to join our escrow and title company as a Real Estate / Title Attorney. This position plays a critical role in supporting residential and commercial real estate transactions, ensuring legal compliance, resolving title issues, and conducting or supervising closings in accordance with Kentucky law.
The ideal candidate is a practical, transaction-focused attorney who is comfortable working closely with escrow officers, lenders, real estate professionals, and consumers in a fast-paced closing environment. This position will work out of our Elizabethtown office and will report directly to our Elizabethtown Market President.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and/or supervise residential and commercial real estate closings in Kentucky
- Review title searches, commitments, and exceptions; resolve title defects and curative issues
- Ensure compliance with Kentucky real estate law, Kentucky Department of Insurance regulations, RESPA, and TRID
- Review and explain closing documents, including deeds, mortgages, settlement statements, and affidavits
- Provide legal guidance to escrow and title staff on complex or escalated transactions
- Communicate with lenders, real estate agents, underwriters, and clients regarding legal and title matters
- Support underwriting decisions, risk management, and claims prevention efforts
- Assist with audits, regulatory examinations, and internal compliance initiatives
- Provide training and legal guidance to internal staff as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Kentucky real estate law, title, escrow, or closing practice
- Strong knowledge of Kentucky real property law and closing procedures
- Ability to independently manage closings and resolve complex title issues
Preferred
- Experience working with a title insurance agency or underwriter
- Commercial real estate transaction experience
- Familiarity with Kentucky recording practices across multiple counties
Skills & Attributes
- Strong legal judgment with a business-minded approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
- Client-focused and comfortable in a consumer-facing role
- Collaborative and solutions-oriented
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Bonus or per-closing compensation opportunities (if applicable)
- Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- CLE reimbursement and professional development support
- Stable, professional work environment with long-term growth potential
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their Kentucky real estate experience through our online Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ApplicantPRO.
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